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   rush

   /rʌʃ/

   verb

   • 1. move with urgent haste: "Oliver rushed after her" Similar hurrydashrunracesprintboltdartgallopcareerchargeshoothurtlehareboundflyspeedzoomgo hell for leatherpoundplungedivewhiskstreakscurryscuttlescamperscramblemake hastehastenbustlebundlestampedeinformal:tearbeltpeltscootzapzipwhipstep on itget a move onhotfoot itsteamput on some speedgo like a bat out of hellbombbucketleg itwheechboogiehightail itclipbarrelget the lead outinformal, dated:cut alongvulgar slang:drag/tear/haul assliterary:fleetarchaic:posthiehasteOpposite dawdle
   • ▪ (of air or a liquid) flow strongly: "the water rushed in through the great oaken gates" Similar flowpourgushsurgestreamcascadeshootswirlruncoursespoutspurtpumpjetinformal:sloosh
   • ▪ act with great haste: "as soon as the campaign started they rushed into action" Similar send rapidlypass rapidlyhurrypushhastenspeedhustlepresssteamrollerforceinformal:railroad
   • ▪ force (someone) to act hastily: "I don't want to rush you into something"
   • ▪ take (someone) somewhere with great haste: "an ambulance was waiting to rush him to hospital"
   • ▪ deliver (something) quickly to (someone): "we'll rush you a copy at once"
   • ▪ produce and distribute something very quickly: "a rewritten textbook was rushed out last autumn"
   • ▪ deal with (something) hurriedly: "panic measures were rushed through parliament"
   • 2. dash towards (someone or something) in an attempt to attack or capture: "to rush the bank and fire willy-nilly could be disastrous for everyone" Similar attackchargerun atfly atassailstormattempt to capture
   • ▪ advance towards (an opposing player, especially the quarterback): "a linebacker who was gifted in rushing the quarterback"
   • ▪ run from scrimmage with the ball: "he rushed for 100 yards on 22 carries"
   • 3. entertain (a new student) in order to assess suitability for membership of a college fraternity or sorority. US
   • ▪ (of a student) visit (a college fraternity or sorority) with a view to joining it: "he rushed three fraternities"
   • 4. make (a customer) pay a particular amount, especially an excessive one: informal, dated British "how much did they rush you for this heap?"

   noun

   • 1. a sudden quick movement towards something, typically by a number of people: "there was a rush for the door" Similar dashrunsprintdartboltchargescrambleboundbreakstampedechargeonslaughtattacksortiesallyassaultonrush
   • ▪ a sudden flow or flood: "she felt a rush of cold air" Similar gustdraughtflurry
   • ▪ a flurry of hasty activity: "the pre-Christmas rush" Similar hustle and bustlecommotionbustlehubbubhurly-burlyflurry of activitystirarchaic:hurry-scurryhurryhastedispatchurgency
   • ▪ a sudden strong demand for a commodity: "there's been a rush on" Similar demandclamourcallrequestrun (on)
   • ▪ a sudden intense feeling: "Mark felt a rush of anger"
   • ▪ a sudden thrill or feeling of euphoria such as experienced after taking certain drugs: informal "users experience a rush" Similar surgeflowgushstreamfloodspurtdartthrillflashflushblazestab
   • 2. an act of advancing forward, especially towards the quarterback.
   • 3. the first prints made of a film after a period of shooting: "after the shoot the agency team will see the rushes"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from an Anglo-Norman French variant of Old French ruser ‘drive back’, an early sense of the word in English (see ruse).

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2. www.healthline.com › health › adrenaline-rushAdrenaline Rush: Symptoms, Causes, at Night, and Anxiety - ...

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   Feb 1, 2024 · An adrenaline rush is a phrase used to describe a rapid hormonal release in the body. When the adrenal glands release adrenaline, the body prepares to protect itself from either...

3. www.askdifference.com › rush-vs-rashRush vs. Rash — What’s the Difference?

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   Apr 5, 2024 · Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Updated on April 5, 2024. Rush implies acting with urgency or haste, often to accomplish something quickly. Rash denotes impulsiveness or recklessness, typically resulting in hasty decisions without adequate thought.

4. collegerealitycheck.com › rushing-in-collegeThe Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Rushing: Are You Ready?

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   Feb 8, 2024 · A dirty rush is when one organization convinces potential members to join by giving them gifts, bad-mouthing other groups, and other activities the college or university prohibits. Sometimes, it also involves hazing students who are practically begging to join.

5. www.needsomefun.net › 10-fascinating-rush-band-facts-you30 Must-Know Facts About Rush Band - NSF News and Magazine

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   Sep 24, 2023 · Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in 1968 in Toronto, Ontario. The band consists of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. Over the course of their career, Rush has released 19 studio albums, 11 live albums, and countless singles and compilations.

6. fluentslang.com › rush-meaningWhat Does Rush Mean? - Meaning, Uses and More - FluentSlang

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   Sep 20, 2023 · The term rush is a slang term commonly used in gaming to describe a fast and aggressive attack on an opponent. It is frequently used in multiplayer games, where a player or team aims to swiftly attack and inflict as much damage as possible before the opposing player can react.

7. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 322490Adrenaline rush: Symptoms, causes, and meaning - Medical News...

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   Jul 21, 2023 · An adrenaline rush is one of the body’s vital defense mechanisms. This occurs when the body releases the hormone adrenaline, or epinephrine, into the bloodstream. The production of...

8. www.health.harvard.edu › mind-and-mood › dopamine-the-pathwayDopamine: The pathway to pleasure - Harvard Health

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   Apr 18, 2024 · Sex, shopping, smelling cookies baking in the oven — all these things can trigger dopamine release, or a "dopamine rush." This feel-good neurotransmitter is also involved in reinforcement. That's why, once we try one of those cookies, we might come back for another one (or two, or three).

9. www.verywellhealth.com › what-is-adrenaline-5094550What Adrenaline Does and How to Control It - Verywell Health

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   Jan 15, 2024 · Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a type of hormone that is released whenever a person experiences fear, anxiety, or stress. It is the hormone that triggers the fight-or-flight response. Adrenaline prepares the body to either fight or flee from danger by increasing blood circulation and breathing.

10. singersroom.com › w28 › best-rush-songs-of-all-time10 Best Rush Songs of All Time - Singersroom.com

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    Nov 11, 2023 · 1. Tom Sawyer. “Tom Sawyer” is a timeless classic by the legendary Canadian rock band Rush. Released in 1981 as part of their iconic album “Moving Pictures,” the song is a sonic journey that...

11. loudwire.com › history-of-rush-songsThe History of Rush in 10 Songs - Loudwire

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    Jul 1, 2024 · Here are 10 songs that represent Rush’s remarkable career! Ask any progressive rock fan to name their favorite artists and Rush is almost guaranteed to come up.